The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) of 1992, also known as the Bradley Act, expressly prohibits sports betting nationwide with four exceptions: Oregon, Delaware, Montana, and, most notably, Nevada. Nevertheless, online gambling for real money remains an … [Read more...] about Nationwide Sports Gambling? Bet On It.
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The End of Amateurism in College Football?
The General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Richard Griffin released a memo in late January stating that football players at private universities and colleges should qualify as employees under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). As SportsLawInsider … [Read more...] about The End of Amateurism in College Football?
The NBA and Trump’s Immigration Ban
Over the past few weeks, President Donald Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on visas and refugees has dominated the news. Executive orders, which are legally binding directives made by the President in order to direct federal agencies, are often controversial, however Trump’s … [Read more...] about The NBA and Trump’s Immigration Ban
Time for the NFL to Reconsider Marijuana Policy?
As public opinion towards marijuana continues to warm, there is talk that, in the not too distant future, NFL players may be able to partake in using the popular drug. Currently, 16 of the 32 professional football teams are located in states that have legalized at least the … [Read more...] about Time for the NFL to Reconsider Marijuana Policy?
The Multimillion Dollar End to a Multimillion Dollar Scandal
On May 27, 2015, former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced an investigation into Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) that has exposed illegal bribery schemes amounting to over $150 million. As reported by Reuters, U.S. prosecutors recently reached … [Read more...] about The Multimillion Dollar End to a Multimillion Dollar Scandal